Stripe Fees, Features, and Setup: Is It Right for Your Nonprofit?
Keep 100% of every donation with zero fees, plus get donor management tools built for nonprofits — not generic payment processing.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Keep 100% of donations instead of losing them to fees
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Your donors deserve better than payment fees
Stripe takes 2.9% + 30¢ from every donation. With Zeffy, 100% goes to your mission — no fees, no fine print, no donor trust issues.
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Built for nonprofits, not tech companies
Stripe requires coding skills and third-party tools for basic nonprofit needs. Zeffy gives you donations, events, and donor management in one simple platform.
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Get help from people who get nonprofits
Stripe's support is built for developers and enterprise clients. Zeffy's team understands small nonprofits — with 2-6 hour response times and free calls when you need them.
Frequently asked questions
Why should nonprofits choose Zeffy over Stripe for donations?
Zeffy keeps 100% of donations in your hands while Stripe takes 2.9% + 30¢ from every gift. Plus, you get donor management tools built specifically for nonprofits, not generic payment processing designed for businesses.
Does Zeffy offer the same payment options as Stripe?
Yes, Zeffy processes all major credit cards, ACH payments, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with zero fees. Unlike Stripe's complex technical setup, Zeffy works right out of the box for nonprofit teams.
How does Zeffy's support compare to Stripe's for nonprofits?
Zeffy provides unlimited support designed for nonprofit teams through live chat, email, and phone. Stripe offers tiered support based on payment volume, with most help focused on developers rather than nonprofit staff.
How does Zeffy handle transaction security compared to Stripe?
Zeffy uses the same bank-level security and PCI compliance as Stripe, but without charging you for it. Your donors' data stays protected while you keep 100% of donations instead of losing 2.9% + 30¢ per gift to fees.
Can Zeffy scale with our nonprofit as we grow like Stripe can?
Yes, Zeffy grows with your nonprofit from first donation to major campaigns. Unlike Stripe's tiered support that costs more as you process more, Zeffy provides unlimited support and zero fees no matter how much you raise.
Does Zeffy use Stripe for payments?
Zeffy processes payments independently with its own infrastructure, offering all major payment methods (credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay) with zero fees. Unlike Stripe, Zeffy is built specifically for nonprofits and doesn't require technical setup or coding.
What's the catch with Zeffy being free?
There's no catch—Zeffy covers all platform and processing fees by offering donors an optional tip at checkout. Nonprofits keep 100% of every donation, and donors can adjust or remove the tip if they choose.
How much does Stripe charge nonprofits per transaction?
Stripe charges nonprofits 2.2% + $0.30 per transaction, plus additional fees for disputes ($15), instant payouts (1.5%), custom domains ($10/month), and billing (from $620/month). Zeffy charges $0 for all of these features.
Can I switch from Stripe to Zeffy without technical skills?
Yes, Zeffy launches in under 30 minutes with no coding required. Unlike Stripe's developer-focused setup, Zeffy is designed for nonprofit teams to get started immediately with built-in donor management and fundraising tools.
How much money can nonprofits save by switching from Stripe to Zeffy?
Nonprofits save 2.2% + $0.30 per transaction by switching to Zeffy. For example, Village Reach saved $917 on $18,345 raised, while Noelle's Gift to Children saved over $13,000 in fees.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
focus on what matters
Built for small teams with big missions.
Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.
ZERO-FEE
Keep 100% of every dollar.
No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.
ALL-IN-ONE PLatform
Ditch the tech mess.
Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.
plug-and-play
Get going, fast.
Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.
mobile-first
Fundraise from every device, anywhere.
From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.
No turnover
Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
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As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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